Hi

I need to get a couple of names of plastic surgeons in Broward County, FL. I't will be probably 6 months before I can consider surgery, but I've been dreaming about it!

Can anyone recommend a doc?

Thanks!

Hi Lillyanne,

Love your screen name by the way. "Lilly" is one of my all time favorite names. I even named my cat "Lilly Belle."

I have an awesome Dr.. He is very skilled and has a tremendous bedside manner as well. His name is Dr. Nick Masri, and he specializes in post bariatric surgery patients. He has two offices that I know of, one in Aventura right near the mall and one in Bay Harbor Islands (in the Bal Harbour area). The phone number is 305.865.7866.

I had surgery with him on June 13. I need to take some updated pics, but here are my two week post-op pics, along with a before taken 4 days pre-op. I was still swollen at that time, and my results are even better now.

I'm having a buttocks/thigh lift along with some liposuction and buttocks augmentation in just two weeks, and I have no doubt that I will be just as happy with the backside as I am with the front.

Thanks!! You look so good! It must be an incredible feeling to finally make it.

How long did you wait after you hit goal to get the surgery? I heard it's best to give your body a year to catch up and then have it. That way, maybe some of the skin will shrink a little. What do you think? My idea was to get to 150 lbs, maintain that for a year, then go see a surgeon.

I can't wait - I can't wait -I can't wait!!!!!!!

Hi Lillyanne,

Thanks!!!! I will put some updated photos up soon.

Definitely, I would always advise talking to two doctors at least (I consulted with 4), but do yourself a favor and consult with Dr. M. In addition to being very good he is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet. His prices are reasonable too -- not bargain-basement, but fair and very reasonable for a surgeon of his caliber.

Regarding the timing, I just posted in another thread regarding this issue and here's what I said.

"Re Timing:

Even if you are in doubt as to the timing, it's a good idea to do your consultations and let the Dr. advise you accordingly.

I started consulting with Dr.'s long before I thought I was ready -- when I was still 38 pounds from my "goal." The Dr. I ultimately chose told me that I only needed to lose another 15 before surgery, and he was right! (Although I did manage to lose 20). I lost another 18 pounds from the surgery itself and hit goal in less than one month post-op.

I had plastic surgery 10 months after being banded and I am SO glad I did. I figured that I had already wasted enough precious time being fat, and I didn't want to deal with being "flabby" one minute longer than I needed to. I am only 2 months post-op, but having a TT and a breast lift with implants has already made a huge improvement in the way I feel about my body.

So, my advice is to get everything set up in advance, and have the sugery as soon as your Dr. advises."

Hope this helps and good luck! I will be in Miami for about 18 days (from 8/23 through 9/10), so if you want to met up someplace (and you can pretty much always find me at one of the 5 Stein Marts between Cooper City and Boca, if not one of the malls :tongue:), PM me and we will set something up.